Antarctica's environment today is a microcosm of the world environment's future: as endangered creatures like the chinstrap penguin, humpback whale, and albatross continue to face extinction, research scientists have concluded that this icy ecosystem serves as a final warning of impending environmental deterioration. Sebastian Copeland's stunning photographs—up to 27 x 10 inches—capture both the singular beauty of the continent and the devastation that climate changes have wreaked on it. His data, photographs, and conclusions—along with contributions from Will Steger, David De Rothschild, Stephen Schneider, Zac Goldsmith, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Leonardo DiCaprio—illuminate the momentous reality of the not so distant future. An enclosed DVD includes four short subjects on Antarctica, including a slideshow presentation of images in the book.